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Media Advisory Services for the Nottingham Inquiry

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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10 Mar 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Media Advisory Services for the Nottingham Inquiry" has been awarded by the Ministry of Justice, located at 102 Petty Frame, London, England. The contract belongs to the industry categories of telecommunication consultancy services and marketing management consultancy services, with an estimated value of £59,010. This process has reached the award stage as of 10th March 2026, with the contract period running from 10th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was a direct award, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and the services are expected to be delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and media-handling support, especially those seeking to expand their services in the public sector. SMEs particularly stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders, given the matching suitability criteria. Organisations like Crest Advisory UK Ltd, which was awarded this contract, exemplify business growth through such procurement processes, showcasing the potential for increased visibility and engagement in governmental projects. Businesses proficient in telecommunication and marketing consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities, enabling them to enhance their portfolio and reach broader audiences.

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Notice Title

Media Advisory Services for the Nottingham Inquiry

Notice Description

Provision of specialist communications and media-handling support to the Nottingham Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3007fb94-b9ee-4f90-8d6e-e90f62a13921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,010 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,010 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREST ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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